Exploring Balıklı Archaeological Settlement and its surrounding landscape via GIS and geophysical survey

Melda Küçükdemirci

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Exploring Balıklı Archaeological Settlement and its surrounding landscape via GIS and geophysical survey

Authors:

Melda Küçükdemirci

Publisher:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Main Topics:

Geomatic Engineering (Other)

Journal:

Journal of Advanced Research in Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.237-259

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359805

pISSN:

2757-5195

Keywords:

Abstract:

 This study utilizes a multi-scale methodology that combines geophysical surveys with Geographic Information Systems GIS-based analysis of satellite imagery and Digital Elevation Models DEM at the Balıklı Archeological Settlement. Ground Penetrating Radar GPR revealed potential subsurface structures, while regional analyses, including satellite imagery, DEM, slope, aspect, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index NDVI, watershed delineation, mass movement susceptibility, and viewshed assessments, offered a comprehensive understanding of the areas topography, hydrology, and landscape suitability. The results suggest that Balıklı should be strategically situated on relatively flat, south-facing terrain near water catchments, providing favorable conditions for living and strong visual control of the surrounding landscape. Gathering integrated spatial and geophysical data is crucial in archeology, as it offers valuable insights into how ancient societies engaged with their surroundings. This data also forms a foundational spatial framework that supports further investigations into settlement patterns, land use, and cultural evolution.

 This study utilizes a multi-scale methodology that combines geophysical surveys with Geographic Information Systems GIS-based analysis of satellite imagery and Digital Elevation Models DEM at the Balıklı Archeological Settlement. Ground Penetrating Radar GPR revealed potential subsurface structures, while regional analyses, including satellite imagery, DEM, slope, aspect, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index NDVI, watershed delineation, mass movement susceptibility, and viewshed assessments, offered a comprehensive understanding of the areas topography, hydrology, and landscape suitability. The results suggest that Balıklı should be strategically situated on relatively flat, south-facing terrain near water catchments, providing favorable conditions for living and strong visual control of the surrounding landscape. Gathering integrated spatial and geophysical data is crucial in archeology, as it offers valuable insights into how ancient societies engaged with their surroundings. This data also forms a foundational spatial framework that supports further investigations into settlement patterns, land use, and cultural evolution.

 This study utilizes a multi-scale methodology that combines geophysical surveys with Geographic Information Systems GIS-based analysis of satellite imagery and Digital Elevation Models DEM at the Balıklı Archeological Settlement. Ground Penetrating Radar GPR revealed potential subsurface structures, while regional analyses, including satellite imagery, DEM, slope, aspect, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index NDVI, watershed delineation, mass movement susceptibility, and viewshed assessments, offered a comprehensive understanding of the areas topography, hydrology, and landscape suitability. The results suggest that Balıklı should be strategically situated on relatively flat, south-facing terrain near water catchments, providing favorable conditions for living and strong visual control of the surrounding landscape. Gathering integrated spatial and geophysical data is crucial in archeology, as it offers valuable insights into how ancient societies engaged with their surroundings. This data also forms a foundational spatial framework that supports further investigations into settlement patterns, land use, and cultural evolution.

 This study utilizes a multi-scale methodology that combines geophysical surveys with Geographic Information Systems GIS-based analysis of satellite imagery and Digital Elevation Models DEM at the Balıklı Archeological Settlement. Ground Penetrating Radar GPR revealed potential subsurface structures, while regional analyses, including satellite imagery, DEM, slope, aspect, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index NDVI, watershed delineation, mass movement susceptibility, and viewshed assessments, offered a comprehensive understanding of the areas topography, hydrology, and landscape suitability. The results suggest that Balıklı should be strategically situated on relatively flat, south-facing terrain near water catchments, providing favorable conditions for living and strong visual control of the surrounding landscape. Gathering integrated spatial and geophysical data is crucial in archeology, as it offers valuable insights into how ancient societies engaged with their surroundings. This data also forms a foundational spatial framework that supports further investigations into settlement patterns, land use, and cultural evolution.

Article Details

Exploring Balıklı Archaeological Settlement and its surrounding landscape via GIS and geophysical survey

Authors:

Melda Küçükdemirci

Publisher:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Main Topics:

Geomatic Engineering (Other)

Journal:

Journal of Advanced Research in Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.237-259

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359805

pISSN:

2757-5195

Balıklı archeological settlement

GIS

archeological prospection

DEM

satellite imagery

Issues

Article Details

Exploring Balıklı Archaeological Settlement and its surrounding landscape via GIS and geophysical survey

Authors: Melda Küçükdemirci

Publisher: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Main Topics: Geomatic Engineering (Other)

Journal: Journal of Advanced Research in Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.237-259

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359805

pISSN: 2757-5195

Balıklı archeological settlement

GIS

archeological prospection

DEM

satellite imagery

Issues

Authors:

Melda Küçükdemirci

Publisher:

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Main Topics:

Geomatic Engineering (Other)

Journal:

Journal of Advanced Research in Natural and Applied Sciences Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.237-259

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359805

pISSN:

2757-5195